Keaton Turner and Brandon Dimmer kick off the episode discussing morning routines and entrepreneurial challenges. Brandon shares his journey, including a humorous shirtless video story and the early growth struggles of his business. They touch on scaling, cash flow, and a partnership with Hoophaw. As projects grow, Brandon talks about managing back-office tasks and recognizing underlying issues. The episode covers the rock quarry project, Chapter 11 filing, and its implications, along with post-filing strategies. Personal hardships and faith play crucial roles in overcoming challenges. They wrap up with reflections and invite listener stories and support.

(0:10) Opening remarks with Brandon Dimmer

(1:03) Morning routine and introduction to episode

(1:59) Purpose of guest episodes and sharing challenges

(3:23) Brandon's journey and shirtless video anecdote

(4:21) Brandon's business beginnings and growth challenges

(7:44) Scaling business and cash flow management

(12:06) Financial struggles and partnership with Hoophaw

(16:14) Transition to larger projects and realization of issues

(19:56) Managing back office and large project completions

(22:16) Taking on the rock quarry project and ensuing problems

(32:12) Chapter 11 filing and its implications

(35:30) Post-filing communication and debt repayment strategies

(41:25) Personal hardships and the impact on business

(46:58) Role of faith in coping with business challenges

(56:01) Reflecting on the journey and looking ahead

(57:35) Closing remarks and call for support

(1:00:04) Encouragement and call for listener stories

(1:01:33) Episode sign-off

In this episode, Caden Cope talks resilience on a rainy day. Newcomer Railroad Toby joins Keaton Turner for upcoming discussions. Keaton reads reviews and addresses a voicemail about the importance of business failure. Brandon Dimmer updates his Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Challenges in the dirt business and unpaid work realities are explored, with insights from Railroad Toby on silent seasons. Keaton shares his near-giving-up moments, offering advice for entrepreneurs. The episode highlights the value of overcoming chaos, with real success emerging from adversity. Dimmer's message on bankruptcy and new beginnings concludes the discussion, encouraging support and sharing.

(0:00) Caden Cope's rainy day and resilience

(2:28) Railroad Toby's introduction and Keaton Turner's welcome

(5:10) Reading podcast reviews

(6:49) Voicemail on business failure and its importance

(12:39) Brandon Dimmer's Chapter 11 bankruptcy update

(14:21) Difficulties of the dirt business and unpaid work

(22:28) Lessons from business failure and bankruptcy

(30:16) Facing failure and Railroad Toby's silent seasons message

(32:48) Keaton's story of starting his business and early struggles

(38:55) Keaton's close call with giving up and advice for entrepreneurs

(44:21) Value in tough times and overcoming chaos

(50:31) Real success forged through hard times

(52:06) Demmer's message about bankruptcy and new beginnings

(55:17) Encouragement to share the episode and offer support

Keaton Turner engages with feedback from Brock of Haybo Garage Stores, discussing shared business challenges. He explains his decision to skip CONEXPO and addresses a listener's message on scaling. The episode delves into overhead costs and growth strategies, emphasizing risk-taking and decision-making. Keaton reflects on faith, opportunity, and the finite nature of chances, exploring missed opportunities and the "and then" scenario. He discusses balancing overthinking with action, life opportunities, and career timelines. The conversation shifts to embracing change for growth and consistency. Keaton announces the upcoming Rise community call, inviting listeners to get involved and seize opportunities, before concluding with closing remarks.

(0:00) Brock from Haybo Garage Stores discovers the podcast

(2:38) Keaton Turner responds to Brock's feedback and discusses business challenges

(6:56) Keaton's reasons for skipping CONEXPO and listener message on scaling

(11:37) Breaking down overhead costs and strategies for business growth

(20:56) Keaton on risk-taking and decision-making in business

(27:26) Faith, opportunity, and the finite nature of chances

(31:07) Dealing with missed opportunities and the "and then" scenario

(34:17) The balance of overthinking and taking action

(37:10) Reflecting on life opportunities and career timelines

(41:38) Faith versus fear in seizing opportunities and living life fully

(47:03) Change as a necessity for growth and consistency in development

(52:49) Keaton announces the upcoming Rise community call

(56:09) How to get involved with the Rise community and seizing opportunities

(57:22) Closing remarks and sign-off

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with Big Valentine, sharing voicemails from Texas and welcoming listeners back to the hotline messages. He reads podcast reviews and tackles listener questions, diving deep into the challenges of hiring from an owner's perspective. Keaton shares personal experiences and difficulties faced during the hiring process, including dealing with unexpected resignations and counter offers. He discusses the search for replacements, the importance of internal promotions, and encouraging employees. The episode highlights success stories of finding the right fit, offering final advice on hiring and believing in internal talent. Keaton concludes with closing remarks and a sponsor mention.

(0:00) Big Valentine: Turner voicemails from Texas

(4:12) Welcome back and hotline messages

(5:00) Reading podcast reviews and listener questions

(7:24) Deep dive into hiring struggles and owner's perspective

(15:36) Personal experiences and challenges with hiring

(27:01) Dealing with unexpected resignations and counter offers

(31:10) The search for replacements and internal promotions

(41:12) Embracing internal promotions and encouraging employees

(47:41) Success stories and finding the right fit

(49:39) Final advice on hiring and belief in internal talent

(50:12) Closing remarks and sponsor mention

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with personal updates, highlighting Turner Mining Group's growth. He candidly shares recent struggles and reflections, emphasizing the invaluable lessons gained from experience. Keaton discusses his caffeine habit and its influence on business decisions. A nod to the episode's sponsor, Dirt Gear Co, precedes a discussion on debunking the myth of a "sweet spot" in business and life. Keaton warns against complacency and underscores the competitive nature of business. He shares personal anecdotes of facing business challenges, engages with listener reviews and voicemails, and wraps up with thoughts on podcasting and maintaining motivation.

(0:10) Introduction, personal updates, and Turner Mining Group growth

(1:02) Keaton's recent struggles, reflections, and the value of experience

(5:02) Keaton's caffeine habit and its impact on business decisions

(7:08) Sponsor: Dirt Gear Co

(14:17) Debunking the "sweet spot" in business and life

(34:35) The danger of complacency and competition in business

(39:32) Keaton's personal experiences with business challenges

(44:00) Listener interaction: reviews and voicemails

(45:28) Closing thoughts on podcasting and staying motivated

Keaton Turner introduces Railroad Toby, discussing the importance of trusting people's big plans. He addresses a listener's question from Instagram about finding investors, outlining steps for organically growing a business. Keaton emphasizes building a personal brand and understanding financial metrics to attract investors professionally. He explores the dynamics of partnering with investors and the execution pressure it entails. The episode compares starting a business with and without investors, cautioning against the allure of easy money and the risks of choosing the wrong investor. Keaton highlights the necessity of due diligence in investments and finding complementary business partners, wrapping up with final thoughts on raising capital.

(0:00) Trusting people's big plans & Introduction of Railroad Toby

(1:30) Listener question on Instagram & Question about finding investors

(3:32) Steps to finding investors & Growing a business organically

(9:00) Building a personal brand & Importance of knowing your numbers

(13:25) Professionalism in attracting investors

(24:40) Partnering with investors & The pressure of execution

(31:08) Starting a business with versus without investors

(33:07) The dangers of easy money & Risks with the wrong investor

(36:14) Due diligence in investments & Finding a complementary business partner

(39:23) Final thoughts on raising money

Keaton Turner begins with shout outs and his admiration for the Ford Bronco Raptor. He explores the idea of being overly romantic in business, drawing parallels to family movie nights. Keaton reflects on lessons from these movies, particularly the importance of heeding warning signs in business. He discusses the pitfalls of pursuing contracts for misguided reasons, advocating for practicality over romance in decision-making. Keaton highlights the importance of understanding overhead and the risks of rapid scaling. He examines the balance between practicality and optics, the necessity of adjusting business relationships, and being realistic about job titles. Keaton concludes with a commitment to embrace practicality in both business and life.

(0:00) Shout outs and Keaton's love for the Ford Bronco Raptor

(3:34) The concept of being overly romantic in business and family movie night

(8:58) Lessons from family movies and ignoring warning signs in business

(17:20) The pitfalls of chasing contracts for the wrong reasons

(22:12) Practicality over romance in business decisions

(26:45) Understanding overhead and the dangers of scaling too quickly

(33:29) Balancing practicality and optics in business

(37:25) Adjusting business relationships and being practical about job titles

(39:49) Keaton's resolution for more practicality in business and life

Keaton Turner addresses the "someday" mentality, urging listeners to embrace change and take action. He introduces the Per Diem Podcast, sharing his personal journey and insights. Reflecting on a family trip to Palm Beach, Keaton discusses real estate and his mother's health battle, emphasizing the pursuit of "once in a lifetime" moments. He challenges societal norms, encouraging an expanded mindset, and underscores the value of networking and meeting inspiring individuals. Keaton shares strategies for connecting in high-end environments, the power of taking risks, and leveraging networks during tough times. The episode concludes with the importance of setting goals and consistent action to create unique life experiences.

(0:00) Overcoming the "someday" mentality and embracing change

(1:18) Introduction to the Per Diem Podcast and Keaton's journey

(2:37) Keaton's family trip and reflections on real estate in Palm Beach

(7:01) Keaton's mom's health battle and pursuing "once in a lifetime" moments

(10:28) Challenging societal norms and expanding your mindset

(15:43) The value of networking and meeting inspiring people

(30:59) Strategies for connecting in high-end environments and the power of taking risks

(32:48) The exclusivity of the 1% club and leveraging networks in challenging times

(38:18) The importance of setting goals and consistent action for unique life experiences

Keaton Turner kicks off the episode with listener feedback and appreciation, setting a welcoming tone. He shares stories from listeners and delves into Turner Staffing Group's latest acquisition and the job opportunities it brings. An audio clip from Andy Frisella sparks a discussion on the importance of exceeding expectations and its impact on company culture. Keaton addresses the gradual decline in performance when expectations aren't surpassed, highlighting an exemplary employee who seized an opportunity. He clarifies comments on gender roles from a previous episode and encourages listener engagement. Keaton emphasizes his mission to share wisdom and combat complacency, inviting continuous feedback.

(0:00) Listener feedback and appreciation

(1:46) Welcome and introduction by Keaton Turner

(2:17) Listener messages and stories

(8:11) Turner Staffing Group's new acquisition and job opportunities

(22:16) Andy Frisella audio clip and discussion on exceeding expectations

(29:18) Company culture and the impact of meeting vs. exceeding expectations

(35:24) The slow decline of performance when expectations are not exceeded

(40:33) Example of an employee exceeding expectations and seizing opportunity

(47:03) Clarifying previous episode comments about gender roles

(48:18) Encouraging listener engagement and feedback

(49:48) Keaton's mission to share wisdom and avoid complacency

Keaton Turner delves into personal coping mechanisms and the challenges of contemplating quitting, sharing his insights on maintaining integrity while exploring potential podcast sponsorships. He reflects on an employee's transformative journey, discussing the significance of ego death and the courage to ask for help. Keaton opens up about his own growth experiences, emphasizing the invaluable role of mentorship. The episode also covers strategies for improving mood, resolving conflicts, and outlines his future plans. Keaton concludes with heartfelt appreciation for his listeners, highlighting the community's impact on his journey.

(0:00) Coping mechanisms and thoughts of quitting

(4:43) Potential podcast sponsorships and integrity

(7:04) Employee's transformation, ego death, and asking for help

(16:26) Keaton's personal growth experiences and the role of mentorship

(25:26) Improving mood, resolving conflicts, and future plans

(29:49) Closing remarks and listener appreciation